The Blind Men, the Elephant and the Zoo
An alternative version of the traditional story of the blind men and the elephant.
Won't God accept people who are sincere in their beliefs?
The Bible says there is a way that seems right to man, but the end of this is the way of death (Proverbs 16:25). In other words, a person…
Pluralism, Relativism and Tolerance
Dick Keyes reflects on the three ideas of Pluralism, Relativism and Tolerance and the relationship between them. He argues that there is…
Is Jesus the Only Way?
We now live in a 'global village', a multi-faith society where exclusive claims may offend. Many adherents of other faiths are prepared to…
Religious Pluralism
One of the most perceptive analysts of the consequences of pluralism for the Christian churches is Lesslie Newbigin, who is able to draw on…
"If you were born in India you would be a Hindu."
There is an old parable about six blind Hindus touching an elephant. One blind man touched the side of the elephant and said it was a…
My RE Teacher Says 'All Religions Are the Same'
In RE lessons it often seems all religions are equally valid. Here are some suggestions for speaking to your teacher about this.
One Way? Is Christianity the Only Truth?
What about other religions? When the world is moving in such a globalizing way, believing in one truth seems naive at best, and intolerant…